Question

Find the midpoint of the two points (8, -2) and (4, 6)

Answer 1

(6, 2)

Explanation:

Midpoint between two points

`\textsf{Midpoint}=\left((x_2+x_1)/(2),(y_2+y_1)/(2)\right)\\\\\textsf{where}\:(x_1,y_1)\:\textsf{and}\:(x_2,y_2)\:\textsf{are the endpoints}}\right)`

Defined points:

• 
  `(x_1,y_1)=(8,-2)`

• 
  `(x_2,y_2)=(4,6)`

Substitute the defined points into the formula:

`\textsf{Midpoint}=\left((4+8)/(2),(6-2)/(2)\right)=(6,2)`

Therefore, the midpoint of the two given points is (6, 2).